Even the kids' musical group, the Shazzbots, played in front of Chihuly art!

The butterfly room was way cool. Check out this little boy, who was fascinated by the butterfly that landed on his sister's arm.

Here's a closeup of a blue butterfly . . .

My favorite part was the glass blowing. (Sorry, Pat, for making you sit through, um, three demonstrations.) John Sharvin created beautiful pieces. Check out his work.

Afterwards, we strolled the outdoor gardens and may or may not have gone to Jeni's for ice cream.

Sunday, my college friend, Mike Kutz, and his lovely wife Rose Mary, drove 2-1/2 hours each way from West Virginia to spend the day.

Rose Mary and Mike Kutz

We had the best time catching up. We strolled the German Village and ate at the original Max and Erma's restaurant. Then I may or may not have gotten lost in the 32-room bookstore, The Book Loft. After that, we strolled around the Park of Roses and may or may not have gotten ice cream at Graeter's.

Park of Roses

Now? One more week of writing workshops at the Thurber Camp, a homeless shelter and a library and lots of writing, then . . . HOME SWEET HOME.